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New rules bans blanket post-accident drug testing policies

On Dec. 1, 2016, new OSHA regulations regarding when an employer can drug test an employee following a work-related injury went into effect.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s new rules prohibit an employer from having blanket drug-testing policies following incidents producing injuries at work, so employees are not deterred from reporting such incidents to their employer. The regulations prohibit employers from using drug testing in a manner that retaliates against employees for reporting work-related injuries.